“Analyzing the Arctic Security Cutter Request for Information” –Sixty Degrees North

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Canadian CG MPV. Credit Aker Arctic.

An excellent article here from Sixty Degrees North.

Minor difference with the analysis above, authors states,

“Note that it is about 3,000 nautical miles from Seattle to northern Alaska, so the 6,000 nm range in the RFI is likely insufficient for meaningful operations in the Arctic.”

The 6500 nautical mile range listed in the RFI is probably adequate given the possibility of refueling in Alaska, although longer range is always a desirable attribute.

Note there has been considerable news lately that Canadian Shipbuilder Davie has announced an intention to acquire Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation with facilities in Port Arthur and Galveston. It is always going to be difficult to sell the idea that US military vessels should be built outside the US.

8 thoughts on ““Analyzing the Arctic Security Cutter Request for Information” –Sixty Degrees North”

  2. Still looking for updates to Nome, AK facilities. Did the contracts actually get awarded. The Biden administration placed them on hold, and we have been at this for the better part of a decade. No time to waste. Construction time each year is small comparatively speaking with the lower 48.

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    • No, the project was cancelled during the Biden administration when the cost increased. The Trump administration has not revived it.

      On the other had there is talk about reopening NAS Adak.

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      • Work at NAS Adak has been ongoing for some time. However, we need facilities NORTH OF THE ARCTIC CIRCLE. Nome has been surveyed, and plans laid out. If new bids are required then so be it.

      • Big Chuck Hill . . . do what you have to do. It is your site. I am who I am and am not going to change. What was it Popeye said ? . . I Yam What I Yam!

  3. I recently deleted a couple of comments here. The comments were off topic but more importantly they might have caused arguments that would get in the way of the purpose of the blog.

    There are lots of other places to discuss politics. This is not the place.

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